Sing in da Spring! A Musical Neighborhood Cleanup
2025-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us alongside Beautify Brooklyn and the Artmageddon Collective for a live musical dance parade where we joyously save the planet one block at a time! It’ll be spring cleaning and dancing to a live music soundtrack as we move through East Flatbush, Windsor Terrace, and Flatbush. We’ll also help kick off the new Nonprofit NYC Earth! The event begins at 11am in Colonel Donald Cook Square at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue, right across from Green-Wood. We’ll pass through Prospect Park around midday and continue on to Holy Cross Cemetery by 1:30pm.

If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this form.

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of America’s greatest artists, and discover much more!

Price: $30, and $24 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
2025-03-23 10:00 - 11:30
Credit: Rob Jett

You may know birding expert Rob Jett from his Birding in Peace tours. You know, the ones that meet at 6am? Always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but not much of a morning person? This tour is for you!

The early birder might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join Rob and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood.

Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-member guests

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Winter at Green-Wood brings plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, with fascinating species to spot even in the colder months. For some migratory birds, Brooklyn serves as their warm-weather getaway during winter. Explore the cemetery and keep an eye out for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and other birds that choose to stick around for the season. By March, we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.

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Winter Wanders
2025-03-23 12:00 - 13:30
This winter, set off on a ninety-minute walking tour of The Green-Wood Cemetery, where around each winding path and tranquil pond there’s a new story waiting to be uncovered. Admire the striking monument of John Matthews, the “Soda Fountain King,” hear the tragic tale of the ill-fated Do-Hum-Me, and delve into the murder mystery surrounding dentist Harvey Burdell. This tour offers a blend of fascinating history and breathtaking vistas—the perfect afternoon for anyone craving an unforgettable cemetery experience.

Price: $20, $16 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Death Cafe
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00
Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to “increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.” There’s no set agenda, but conversations might explore topics like burial vs. cremation, green burials, planning funerals and celebrations of life, or personal experiences with grief.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Virtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

Join us on Zoom to share your thoughts, hopes, and questions in a safe, welcoming virtual space.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Spiritualists of Green-Wood Trolley Tour (Sold Out)
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
Discover the mysterious and spiritual secrets of Green-Wood! This captivating tour delves into the fascinating legacy of Spiritualism in the nineteenth century, taking you to the final resting places of mentalists, mediums, and other intriguing figures. Along the way, we’ll explore the Victorian era’s obsession with death and mourning, uncover how new technologies fueled belief in the spirit world, and reveal the surprising connection between Spiritualism and the Women’s Rights Movement. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the unknown!

Price: $30, and $24 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Birding in Peace
2025-03-30 06:45 - 08:15, 2025-04-06 06:30 - 08:00
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.

Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months.

Price: $20, $16 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
2025-03-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-13 13:00 - 14:30
Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood, this walking tour offers a fresh, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.

Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops during the fight for independence, uncover the tragic tale of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire, and pay tribute to luminaries like composer Leonard Bernstein. Along the way, you’ll encounter hidden gems and learn about unforgettable moments that have shaped the city and its people.

Price: $25, $20 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Ask a Death Doula (Members Only)
2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:30
Death is a part of life—so why don’t we talk about it more? Join Gabrielle Gatto, a death doula and Green-Wood manager of public programs, along with fellow death doulas for an open conversation about end-of-life planning, grief, and the ritual-based and practical aspects of death. Death doulas provide non-medical support and guidance to those facing the end of life, giving them a unique perspective on the challenges that death brings. Whether you have specific questions or are simply curious, these are the experts to turn to for insight and conversation.

Price: $5 for members, $10 for non-member guests

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In-Person Event(see details below)

As a Green-Wood member, you’re invited to this exclusive preview of Ask a Death Doula, which offers a glimpse of what’s to come at Sunday at the Cemetery—an open-house style day of death education featuring guided walking tours, expert panels, and movement workshops on Sunday, May 4, 2025. This is your chance to engage with experts and explore these topics in a more intimate setting before the public event!

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant, however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Volunteer Recruitment and Info Session
2025-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Are you interested in making a difference at Green-Wood? Before you dive into our volunteer opportunities, we invite you to join our Information Session to discover how you can get involved, meet fellow passionate volunteers, and become part of a vibrant community.

Explore a wide range of roles, from guiding guests at public programs and greeting visitors at our entrances to working alongside our horticulture team.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Bring your questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm! Enjoy light refreshments as we share all the ways you can contribute to this incredible place. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Free. Registration required.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

This Info Session will take place at the Modern Chapel, by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Liberty & Legacy: Honoring Green-Wood’s Revolutionary History
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
With the Sons of the American Revolution

This April marks the 250th anniversary of the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War, the Battles of Lexington and Concord. As the country commemorates the anniversary of our independence, we’re celebrating Green-Wood’s legacy as the site of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn.

Join Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman and the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Price: Free. No registration required.

In-Person Event(see details below)

We’ll gather near the Gothic Arch for the unveiling of a sign identifying Green-Wood as a Revolutionary War battle ground and the final resting place of over 70 Revolutionary War figures. Then we’ll walk up to Battle Hill—which served a strategic role in the Battle of Brooklyn—stopping along the way to learn about Revolutionary War history (including a patriot whose gravestone was recently uncovered!) Once there, we’ll witness the unveiling of a plaque to our Liberty Tree, planted last fall between Liberty Path and the Altar to Liberty.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, just show up! Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Important Information:

Where To Go: Meet at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The walk to Battle Hill is approximately 1/3 of a mile, and may go over hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This walk is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the walk. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

Revolutionary Spirits
2025-04-12 15:30 - 18:00
Courtesy of Fort Hamilton Distillery

Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover influential figures of the Revolutionary War and distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward, the trolley heads to Fort Hamilton Distillery in Industry City where you’ll experience “white” rye straight off the still, sample whiskey directly from the barrel, and learn how to bottle your own spirits! You’ll get a tasting of four whiskeys, followed by a sampling of barrel-aged maple syrup.

Price: $50, and $40 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees MUST be 21 or older to participate. ID cards will be checked!

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Birding in Peace
2025-04-13 06:00 - 07:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily.

Throughout the season, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds.

May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.

Price: $20, $16 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Birding in Peace
2025-04-13 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-20 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-27 06:00 - 07:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily.

Throughout the season, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds.

Price: $20, $16 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Buds and Blossoms: A Spring Walk at Green-Wood
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00
Spring is here, and it’s time to experience Green-Wood’s stunning transformation! The Cemetery bursts into a bouquet of colors as hundreds of flowering trees and plants come to life in a dazzling display. But hurry—this breathtaking spectacle only lasts for a few weeks. Lace up your walking shoes, grab your camera, and get ready to snap away during this unforgettable exploration of vibrant blooms and lush greenery. With nearly 8,000 trees and a Level III accreditation, Green-Wood is one of only 31 such arboretums in the U.S. and just 48 worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to experience spring in full bloom!

Price: $25, $20 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.

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Moonlight Tour
2025-04-15 20:00 - 22:00
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Join fellow fearless adventurers for an evening exploration of Green-Wood’s iconic landscape. See monuments illuminated under the glow of the (almost) full moon and step into the rarely-opened Catacombs. Led by long-time historian Jeff Richman, this unforgettable walking tour begins at sunset and offers a unique glimpse into the Cemetery’s rich history. This highly popular tour sells out quickly—secure your tickets today!

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Grieving and Weaving
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30
Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out, you are welcome to join us as we share stories, skills, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Beginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Where to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Silent Book Club of Death
2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:00
Do you like book clubs, but prefer to choose your own book? Want to reflect on your mortality in the company of polite bookworms?

Come read and mingle with new, bookish friends at Silent Book Club of Death! Bring whatever book you happen to be reading—related to the themes of death, grief, loss, aging, or mortality—to read in companionable silence, then share about it with your fellow attendees. You can bring your own book, or borrow one from our library.

Price: Free, registration required.

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There have been over a dozen Silent Book Club of Death chapters and pop up events globally. Green-Wood is proud to serve as one of the New York chapter venues.

We’ll be joined by the founder of the first chapter, Catherine of Death Project Manager, who will present on the importance of end-of-life planning, share key tips to getting organized, and opine on logistics as an act of love and care. She will answer questions on designing your own death education event and share work she’s done globally and multilingually to create death-aware programming.

We will mingle before setting the timer to read, and once the hour’s up, death doula and illustrator Lauren Seeley will lead a group discussion on these universal, yet challenging topics.

Lauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for pets and humans. As a death educator, she focuses on death literacy, end-of-life preparation, spirituality, and energy and intuitive work in death and grief spaces. She is the sole facilitator of The Silent Book Club of Death’s NYC chapter and a curator of funerals, altars and memorial spaces. Seeley resides in Brooklyn, NY, where she also works at a funeral home.

*Participation in discussion is entirely optional—you can engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

Where to go: Check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood! Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and community as we plant trees together, helping to create a greener future. Bring your family and friends to learn about the vital role trees play in our ecosystem while contributing to the beautification of our neighborhood.

Meet us at the Sunset Park Entrance (35th Street and Fourth Avenue), where Green-Wood’s expert horticulturists and educators will guide you in planting trees and sharing their knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: This event is free but registration is required. Families may register at the event if there are available places left.

Where To Go: Check in will be at the Sunset Park Entrance at Fourth Avenue and 35th Street. Cemetery staff will direct you to the nearby planting area.

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable attire for planting trees outdoors, taking weather into account. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Participants wearing improper footwear may not be able to assist in all tasks for their safety. All gloves, equipment and other materials will be provided and distributed at the discretion of Cemetery staff.

Accessibility: This event takes place outdoors and involves walking, standing, bending, lifting, shoveling, and touching dirt and mulch.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with this event, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders. There is no rain date for this event.

Green-Wood After Hours
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00
Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space that few get to see.

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.
